All North America articles
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ArticleLearning the tough lessons of Panama Disease
The banana industry must not repeat the mistakes of the past in its fight against TR4, warns Gert Kema
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Fast-track breeding brings TR4 resistant bananas a step closer
The first genetically modified TR4 resistant Cavendish banana is here, but a conventionally bred version could still be some years away
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Fusarium TR4: a global solution for a global challenge?
International Banana Congress hears how closer collaboration will yield better results in the fight against this destructive disease
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Banana trade gathers in Miami for International Banana Congress
Corbana’s flagship industry event discusses joint strategies to tackle common challenges facing the global banana sector
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Frutura announces major consolidation in avocados
Frutura-branded Hass avocados will be on sale in North America from the third quarter of this year
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Zespri, Driscoll’s and Garces Fruit sign Freshippo deals
Alibaba-owned Chinese retailer ramps up fresh produce procurement programme ahead of a planned IPO in the next 12 months
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South African citrus to US begins in earnest
First conventional reefers with South African citrus are due to leave for the US East Coast this weekend
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Photos: Global Tomato Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Tomato Congress, which brought more than 300 people from 50 countries together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 16 May 2023
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HAB webinar series looks to inspire global industry
On-demand webinar features key insights and discussion shared at the World Avocado Congress
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News
Fresh fruit drives Dole’s Q1 performance
Increased revenue and earnings reported for the first quarter, while net income is hit by interest expense
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News
Del Monte partners on healthy food distribution
Global fresh food leader invests in plant-based food company to scale production, logistics, and access new products aimed at the healthy snacking category
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US and Chile advance trade agenda
US delegation visits Chile to strengthen bilateral relations for the trade of fresh fruits
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News
South Africans face potential US storm
Accusations of South African arms supplies to Russia angers the US and results in a media storm
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More Colombian avocados heading to US
Increase in certified acreage presents greater opportunities for US retailers
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Camposol opens first blueberry packhouse in Mexico
Sinaloa facility will also offer competitive packing services to local growers of other fruits and vegetables
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Save Foods’ commercial strawberry pilot
Ag-tech company’s crop protection solution to be trialled on large scale with Mexican strawberry packer Congeladora Nino
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Analysis
Positive forecast for global avocado business
The avocado trade will continue to grow in an increasingly competitive market, according to a Rabobank report
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Mission Produce names Diana McClean as director of marketing
She will oversee business development, branding and communications in the domestic and international market
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Sun World appoints Paola Barba as table grape breeder
Barba will be responsible for developing Sun World’s next generation of table grape varieties
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Biobest announces Letter of Intent to acquire BioWorks
The acquisition expands the company’s biopesticide product portfolio and manufacturing capability in North America
